Hello its me again....and another chapter. Yep i know its been a while but as said before i have band practice and I've been working my butt off to learn my flag rountine. Which does a number on my hands. Making it impossible sometimes to even type. But for all that like my story i beared through the pain and the agony to type yet another chapter...Yes...*sigh* If only practice were this easy...

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That spiritual pressure, Ulquiorra thought as he watched the boy known as Joel ran down the hall hand in hand with Molly. It's similar to that of Kurosaki, he thought as he sensed Molly's spiritual pressure react to his. The boy's eyes shot back one last time connecting with Ulquiorra's. And he could suddenly see the determination the need…the need to protect what he really loved. And Ulquiorra could sense that he loved Molly and felt some concern for her.

She came back moment's later her face bright red. Her heart rate rushed, and her spiritual pressure slightly flared. He took a moment to survey her flustered face before looking away. For some reason he could not stand looking at her that way for Joel. Pushing past her he continued down the hall.

" W-where are you going?" She called after him. " I thought we were…" The bell rang a moment later, and she cursed under her breath. " Just don't stray too far away," she warned. Ulquiorra stopped walking.

" Don't tell me what I already know," he snapped not bothering to look back.

" Nice of you to finally join us Ms. Brown. Now would you please take a sea…" Adjusting her glasses on her thin nose she took a long look at me then Ulquiorra. " And may I ask who our young visitor is?"

The room went quiet.

Coughing I broke the cycle of silence. " His names Ulquiorra," I said. Mrs. Hitch adjusted her glasses again.

" Can he not speak himself?" She asked. I shook my head.

" Traumatic experience. He hadn't been the same since," I lied. Mrs. Hitch nodded.

" I see," she mumbled before taking one last glimpse at Ulquiorra. " You two may proceed to the seats in the back." Grabbing Ulquiorra by the coat sleeve I lead him to the back of the class. Whispers erupted around me, and I tried my best to ignore them. Glancing back at Ulquiorra I noticed that he seemed as calm as ever. Which was good, I'll hate for him to take out the whole classroom.

We sat down at our seats. A row below a group of whispering girls sat. " He's so cute." One said giggling.

" Yeah, I like the lines on his face, they make him seem more mysterious."

" Oh, tall dark and handsome. He looks like he's hiding a bit secret under that makeup of his."

The whispering continued for what seemed like hours. Tapping my pencil against the wood of the seat I tried my best to ignore what was kinda hard with them in my ear. Ulquiorra on the other hand did not say, nor do anything. Just sat face forward, his green eyes directed to me.

" What is wrong girl?" He asked turning his whole head towards me.

" Nothing just a little tired is all," I said at the same time the girl behind me let out a high-pitched giggle. That's it. I can't take it anymore…I started to turn and say something when Ulquiorra's hand came up silencing me. Turning his body to them he opened his mouth.

" Shut up," he snapped simplily. They went quiet. All at once their eyes grew wider. " I will only ask this of you once. So please comply with silence."

I felt my jaw drop, as all three of them instantly got quiet. " H-how did you?" I asked. He didn't answer.

" I sensed you were annoyed," he said. I nodded.

" I was," I said.

" Then the problem as been solved," was his final answer before turning back to the front.

Standing upon the sidelines, Ulquiorra watched the girl play volleyball with her fellow female classmates. Jumping, weaving, diving, then hitting the ball. Her movements beautiful and precise, as she landed each move almost perfectly. This clumsy girl…he thought as he continued to watch her. She no doubt had the makings to be a good fighter.

" How in the heck did you just do that?" The girl beside Molly asked her eyes wide in amazement. Molly shrugged.

" I don't know," she said. " Just did."

" Can you do it again? That was cool."

" Sure," she complied throwing the ball high into the air then launching herself up with it. Hitting it while still in the air. Sending the ball flying across the court. A series of claps arose from the girls around her. Landing back on the ground she suddenly clutched her knees for support. Her breath came out in short rushed burst, and Ulquiorra could sense her heart rate quickening. He started towards her when he felt the familiar spiritual pressure of Joel.

He called out her name, and like before she turned smiling. " Joel," she said standing straight.

" Got that all on video," she replied holding up his video camera. " And I must say that jump was amazing for someone as clumsy as you." She punched his shoulder playfully.

" Shut up," she teased. " Is that the only reason you're here?"

" Well yes and no," he said. " I have a video project due in a week, and I also wanted to see you." He replied. She blushed.

" Well unless you have a painkiller on you right now I don't want to see you."

" Oh that's cold," he laughed.

" Well no one ever said I was…." She doubled over, her heart rate quickened and her breath caught short as she fell towards the ground. Ulquiorra sprung ready to grab the falling girl only to realize that Joel already had her in his arms.

" Hand the girl over," Ulquiorra demanded his gaze fierce. Joel's eyes flicked over to Ulquiorra, and once again he could see the need, the determination to protect.

" Strew you," he snapped.

" Oh my goodness what happened?" the couch yelled running towards Joel.

Joel took his gaze off of Ulquiorra long enough to reply to her. " She passed out. I need permission to take her to the infirmary."

" Permission granted," the couch said. " Just hurry."

" Yes ma'am." Joel said as he hurried out the gym doors. Ulquiorra close behind. " What do you want?" Joel snapped as he turned the corner sharply.

" What do you think?" Ulquiorra answered sharply as Joel entered into the infirmary. Upon meeting the nurse he explained the details of what happened. Afterwards she instructed him to lay Molly on the bed as she examined her.

" She breathing normal now. But her heart rate does seem to be moving a bit too fast. But I believe she will be all right. Just let her rest."

Ulquiorra watched the woman leave the room. Before returning his attention back to the boy looming over Molly. " Look at me," he said. " I look pititic don't I?" He bowed his head. " Here we've been friends for this long and I can't even find the balls to tell her how I really feel." He paused. " There a lot of things I don't know. But I am certain of one thing." He turned to face Ulquiorra, looking him dead in the eyes he continued, " that is you hurt Molly in anyway shape or form you will live to regret it." His eyes glowed with that determination again, the determination that Ulquiorra had seen before in another.

He didn't reply back, he didn't need too. They had already reached a silent deasion. One that only required a silent reply of the eyes.

Humans such fickle creatures, unstable in their feelings and actions. No wonder they cannot be trusted to themselves. So they lean upon others for support. Weak…shaking his head slightly Ulquiorra removed his gaze from the sight of Joel gently pulling strands of hair out of Molly's face. For some reason it annoyed him. That woman was no different, he thought, she depended upon others to provide her support as if that alone could protect her from anything. Nonsense…he had tried to understand her way of thinking. Only to fail in his attempt. And to his knowledge this girl was no different.

" Stop it Joel," I said. " I'm ok." He put down the wet rag.

" I'm sorry. First it was John now you. It makes me a bit worried."

" Well I think its kind of creepy, your acting like my mother," I said jokily. He smiled at that. Looking down I tightened my grip on my mug. " I didn't scare you too much did I?"

He studied my face for a moment before answering. " No," he said. But I could tell by his tone of voice that he was lying.

" Oh ok," I said looking down again. " Had me worried there for a second." I felt Joel's hand against my chin. I blushed at the contact.

" Are you sure your ok," he asked. I nodded.

" Postive," I answered. Removing his hand for my chin he stood up. Throwing his backpack over his shoulder he headed for the door.

" Well then I should be getting home. I still have to go check on Lor make sure she's ok. See you later then?"

I nodded. He started out the door. I called after him. He turned slightly. " Thanks Joel," I said my voice barely above a whisper. He turned around completely. Leaning in close to me he took my face in his hands. Then laid a soft kiss on the top of my forehead.

" No prob, Boot Girl," he whispered before heading back out the door. Grabbing both my cheeks I blushed. Could it be? I think I'm in lov…with Joel…. No I couldn't be…he's like my best friend but on the other hand….The familiar feeling rushed through me again. And before even looking up I already knew who was standing in front of me.

" Ulquiorra…" I said trying my best to eliminate the remaining blush surrounding my face before I looked him in the face.

" Are you ok girl?"

I nodded. " I don't know what happened to me back there. One minute I'm standing all find and good and the next…" I let my sentence remain unfinished. " I had another dream," I said glancing downward. He didn't answer. " Except this time it felt more like memories than anything else."

" I see," he said.

I continued, " it was all so weird…that dark creature…those eyes…it felt so..." My hands involuntarily moved to my chest. " So filled with despair…it scared me even through I know it was just a dream." Glancing up I noticed Ulquiorra's gaze. " Eyes just like yours." Sitting up from the bed I started to crawl to the end where Ulquiorra was standing, reaching up I touched the cyan lines descending down his face lightly.

There like tears. Moving down farther I let my fingers trace the lines down to his jawbone. This feeling again…this feeling I can't describe…whenever I'm around him…I thought as I stared into his eyes. Removing my hands from his face I placed them back by my side my eyes never once wavering away from his.

It wasn't until he broke the gaze and turned to the window did I finally look away. " You should rest," he replied. I didn't reply.

" Ulqui..?"

" It does nether of us any good if you're restless."

" But…"

" Now," he demanded. I felt the anger rise onto my face.

" Who are you to…" his eyes turned to me. The look was fierce…rolling my eyes I turned away from him.

" This thing you humans call love," he said interrupting me. " You speak so fondly of it. Almost as fondly as you speak of hearts," his gaze turned to his outsketched hand. " As if it is powerful…"

" Because it is," I said. " It's the thing that truly unites all us humans together. When used right I makes us feel unstoppable, protected, and supported. Without we wouldn't really be the way we are. It beautiful in every way imaginable, and at the same time ugly , it just depends on how you look at it," I said. " You must of have felt it too Ulquiorra," I replied finally looking up at him.

He shook is head. " Such a notion as never accured in me."

" But, everyone has loved someone sometime or another in their life. One can't just go on without loving another. Its just…" I lowered my voice suddenly realizing that I was screaming. " It's just not possible."

" Your working yourself up," he replied. " I asked you a question. You gave the answer, now rest."

Sighing to myself I rolled on my side. " Whatever," I said suddenly uncaring. All I wanted to do now was sleep, sleep and forget...or at least until the morning when I could get all the answers from Ulquiorra when he seemed to be in a better mood.

I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter...through much didnt happen I promise there will be more in the next. Questions will be answered and discoveries made as well as some new arrives. Cant wait to get cooking on it. Between band, and home duties i think i can pull off a longer chapter. So with that said thanks for readying and dont forget to review...they motivate me to work faster....